Articles by Tomon Funeral Home

Carmella “Carmie” Colatruglio Bettoni, our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Sister, 91, of Ellwood City, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at Carriage Manor. Born in New Castle, PA on February 13, 1929, Carmella was the daughter of the late Antonio and Dina Martini Colatruglio. She married Arthur P. Bettoni on August 1, 1966 and he preceded her in death on May 17, 1993. Carmella formerly worked at Shenango Pottery and she was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish in Ellwood City. When she was able, she enjoyed playing golf, bowling, playing volleyball and playing cards with friends. Carmella is…

James M. “Jim” Braunbeck, 74, of Fombell, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at the Grove in Harmony. Born in Williamsport, PA on December 26, 1946, Jim was the son of the late George and Marcella Snopek Braunbeck.  Jim was a 1966 graduate of Riverside High School.  He married the former Peggy McDonald on October 14, 1967 and six months later, he enlisted in the US Army and served during the Vietnam War.  Jim retired from Billco in Zelienople where he worked as a machinist.  A former member of the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department, Jim served as Fire…

Timothy John Kinard, 62 of Slippery Rock Township passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his residence following a courageous 3 year battle with esophageal cancer. Born in York, PA on August 18, 1958, Tim was the son of Maryanne Nonemaker Kinard of Florida and the late Paul Kinard.  Tim was a heavy equipment operator at Medusa for 33 years and retired from Team Fischel in 2017.  He was a 1977 graduate of Lincoln High School.  Tim enjoyed family camping and bonfires, but his greatest pleasure was fishing with his kids and grandkids. Besides his mother, Tim is survived by…

Patricia Stiles Viccari, 82, of Ellwood City, wishing to be with her husband, passed away at UPMC Passavant McCandless on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Born in Ellwood City on October 22, 1938 the daughter of the late William and Vivian Tate Stiles.  She married Bobby Viccari on February 8, 1958, devoted to each other, and after almost 63 years of marriage, they passed away only two days apart.  She enjoyed baking and cooking for her family, especially for her grandchildren.  She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. Patricia is survived by her sons, Bob (Carolyn) Viccari, Ron “Beatle” (Tammy…

Marsha Ellen Mulhollen, 77 of Ellport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2020 and is now in the joyful presence of our Heavenly Father.  Marsha had a compassionate heart for people, selflessly caring for others as if they were her very own. Everywhere Marsha went she left her lasting mark of love and joy, from her time in Oklahoma, to her part-time homes in Florida and Pennsylvania.   Finding the good in everyone and everything, you could always rely on her for encouraging words to guide you through rough times, to be your cheerleader through thick and thin, and…

Nick R. “Bobby” Viccari, 83, of Ellwood City passed away at UPMC Passavant McCandless on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Born in Ellwood City on January 23, 1937, Bobby was the son of the late Damiano and Bridgida Lupiano Viccari.  He is survived by his wife, the former Patricia Stiles whom he married on February 8, 1958.  Bobby worked as a millwright at Mathews Conveyor and later worked at the Housing Authority of Beaver Co.  Bobby was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish and the Zelienople Sportsmen’s Club. In the late 60’s and 70’s Bobby was highly regarded as a bass…

David M. Tomon, 56 of Ellport passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at his residence. Born on December 31, 1963 in New Castle, David is the son of Priscilla Snezic Tomon of Wayne Township and the late John M. Tomon.  David was a carpenter and graduated from Lawrence County VoTech in 1981. Besides his mother, David is survived by a son; Samuel D. Tomon of Ellwood City, a granddaughter; Chassity Tomon, a sister; Cynthia (Mark) Huff of Union Township, and three brothers; John (Tracy) Tomon of Wayne Township, Robert (Shannon) Tomon of Greenboro, TN, and Larry (Nicole Cohen) Tomon…

Harold “Pete” Shipe, 88, of Ellwood City, formerly of Valencia, passed away in his residence on Monday, December 14, 2020 after an extended illness. Born in Munhall, PA on August 17, 1932, Pete was the son of the late Albert and Jennie Ahlberg Shipe.  He married the former Carol Coleman on May 2, 1959.  Pete retired from Midland Title Insurance, where he worked as a title examiner.  A Veteran of the US Army, Pete served during the Korean War and later in the US Army Reserves.  He was a member the Mars VFW Post 7505.  Pete enjoyed hunting and he…

Peter “Pete” Christophe, Jr., 60, of Perry Township, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in the emergency room at UPMC Jameson. Born in Ellwood City on November 4, 1960, Pete was the son of the late Peter and Margaret Palmer Christophe. Pete married the former Barbara Sommers on September 20, 1986 and together with their children, they owned and operated 4 Ways in Shenango Township. Pete enjoyed spending time with family and friends, riding dirt bikes and side-by-sides and he always enjoyed a good bonfire- the bigger, the better. In addition to his wife, Barbara, Pete is survived…

Mary “Teidie” Elizabeth Dolter, 95, of Ellport passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Northview Estates in Ellwood City. Born on February 3, 1925, Mary was the daughter of the late Paul & Emma Fleckenstein Thiebaud.  Mary graduated from Zelienople High School in 1943 and she worked at US Steel where she met her husband of 40 years, Walter Glenn Dolter.  Glenn preceded her in death on September 18, 1994.  A member of Holy Redeemer Church, Mary also belonged to the Ellwood City Municipal Women’s Club for several years.  Mary also worked as a receptionist at Dolter Chiropractic.  She…